Day of the Macedonian Uprising
| Day of the Macedonian Uprising Ден на македoнското востание | |
|---|---|
Proclamation of 11 October as a national holiday in Democratic Federal Macedonia | |
| Also called | 11 October |
| Observed by | North Macedonia |
| Type | National |
| Significance | The beginning of the uprising of the Macedonian people against fascism during World War II |
| Celebrations | Gatherings, concerts, sports events, awards |
| Date | October 11 |
| Next time | October 11, 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Day of the Macedonian Uprising is a public holiday in North Macedonia, commemorating the beginning of the National Liberation Struggle against fascism during World War II in Yugoslav Macedonia, on October 11, 1941.
According to the Yugoslav Marxist historiography and the Macedonian historiography, the Macedonian uprising against fascism began on this day in 1941, lasting until late 1944. It has been celebrated as a national holiday since 1945 in then-SR Macedonia as part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY).
Although this event was proclaimed a historical turning-point in Macedonian history, its results were unfavourable. The celebration of the holiday has been criticised by the Macedonian Patriotic Organization and in Bulgaria as inciting artificial hatred against Bulgarians.